This chart shows the tariff threat might be less than feared
“The Mercedes-Benz will start building in the United States, and they have a little bit. But you know what they really are? Assembly, like in South Carolina,” he said. “They…
How the Maker of Nerf Guns Will Navigate Trump’s Tariffs on China
Across industries, U.S. companies have been diversifying their supply chains away from China in recent years, prodded in part by tariffs implemented during Trump’s first term. The Biden administration left…
How I learned to stop worrying and love the tariff
In “A User’s Guide to Restructuring the Global Trading System,” Stephan Miran makes a compelling case that — contrary to popular belief — tariffs can achieve a multitude of aims…
Trump Tariffs on UK Would Be ‘Manageable,’ Economists Say
Even if Trump pushed ahead with proposals to impose a 60% tariff on goods from China, and trading partners around the world retaliated in kind, the disruption would likely only…
Steve Madden just drastically changed its business to avoid Trump’s tariffs
Steve Madden, a $3 billion shoe company, announced Thursday that it would rapidly halve its Chinese production to avoid Trump’s tariffs. Those plans have been in place for a long…
US farmers back Trump but face pain from China tariff threats
Trump’s first administration kept farmers onside with generous subsidies to offset lost U.S. sales to China from the trade war. Soybean farmers received $5.4 billion more in aid than they…
Biden Administration Proposes Tightening Protectionist Buy American Act
Only weeks after the release of a new study quantifying the high cost of Buy American Act protectionism, the Biden administration has decided the law isn’t protectionist enough. At least…
Chinese EV Makers See EU Sales Slump as Tariff Row Deepens
Chinese electric-car makers lost ground in Europe for a third straight month, in the latest sign that the move toward higher import tariffs is hurting sales. SAIC Motor Corp.’s MG…
Tariffs are back in the spotlight, but skepticism of free trade has deep roots in American history
Back in the late 18th century, the Founding Father Alexander Hamilton helped put in place a set of policies designed to encourage U.S. industry and to promote economic development and…
Customs Admits Yet Again That De Minimis Is Loaded With Fake Goods, And Banned Goods
De minimis, a customs rule that allows for duty free shipment and minimal inspection if the overseas vendor claims the value is under $800, is a haven for contraband, whether…